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Randy Singer

Randy Singer is a critically acclaimed author and veteran trial attorney. He has penned more than ten legal thrillers, including his award-winning debut novel "Directed Verdict." In addition to his law practice and writing, he serves as a teaching pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He also teaches classes in advocacy and ethics at Regent Law School and serves on the school's Board of Visitors.

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For the members of SEAL Team Six, it was a rare mission ordered by the president, monitored in real time from the Situation Room. The Houthi rebels in Yemen had captured an American journalist and a member of the Saudi royal family. Their executions were scheduled for Easter Sunday. The SEAL team would break them out.

But when the mission results in spectacular failure, the finger-pointing goes all the way to the top.

Did the president play political games with the lives of U.S. service members?

Paige Chambers, a determined young lawyer, has a very personal reason for wanting to know the answer. The case she files will polarize the nation and test the resiliency of the Constitution. The stakes are huge, the alliances shaky, and she will be left to wonder if the saying on the Supreme Court building still holds true.

Equal justice under law.

It makes a nice motto. But will it work when one of the most powerful people on the planet is also a defendant?

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Are the leaders of our country undercutting the Rule of Law?

Randy Singer’s latest release is equal parts legal, political and military thriller

9/5/2017 || Seattle: In a world of political accusations and threats of war, what does the public need to know, and what is better left unsaid for our own protection? Are our leaders following the Rule of Law or acting outside it? In his latest legal thriller, Rule of Law (Tyndale House Publishers/September 5, 2017/HC ISBN 978-1-4964-1815-9 $24.99/SC ISBN 978-1-4964-1816-6 $15.99), award-winning author and attorney Randy Singer weaves a gripping page-turner that explores the inner workings of the White House, the CIA and the State Department in dealings with foreign governments. Drawing from one of his own recent cases, Singer gives readers a glimpse of what is really going on behind the headlines of today’s international events.

Equal parts legal, political and military thriller, the story begins with a SEAL raid on a Yemen prison. For the members of SEAL Team Six, it was a rare presidential mission, monitored in real time from the Situation Room. The Houthi rebels had captured an American journalist and a member of the Saudi royal family. Their executions were scheduled for Easter Sunday, but the SEAL team would break them out.

When the mission results in spectacular failure, the finger-pointing goes all the way to the top. What did the president know, and when did she know it? Did the president play political games with the lives of U.S. service members? Paige Chambers, a determined young lawyer, has a very personal reason for wanting to know the answer. The case she files will polarize the nation and test the resiliency of the Constitution. The stakes are huge,

the alliances shaky, and she will be left to wonder if the saying on the Supreme Court building still holds

true. Equal justice under law makes a nice motto, but will it work when one of the most powerful people on the planet is also a defendant?

Inspired by real events involving American contract workers detained in Yemen, Singer wrote Rule of Law to address what he describes as critical issues lurking on the horizon. “Is the president above the law in matters of foreign policy?” Singer asks. “Should the CIA be fighting shadow wars with drones and special forces in countries where we have not declared war? What happens when the lives of service members are sacrificed for political gain?”

To avoid getting bogged down in political polarization, Singer assures readers his fictional president, cabinet and Supreme Court bear little resemblance to the current administration and Court. He does, however, anchor the story in reality with historical references — political, military and legal — based on actual events. He also has great respect for the sacrifices made by the Navy SEALS and their families, some of whom attend the church where Singer serves as a teaching pastor.

Singer speaks with authority as a practicing attorney with expertise in anti-terrorism cases. He wrote Rule of Law to use fiction as a tool to bring to light the facts of what is happening in our world today and how these issues affect real people. He explains, “I want to share the rippling effects of what is really going on right now and why it’s important we are talking about these issues.”

Advance Praise

“A sharply written and immensely compelling legal and military thriller. It’ll keep you riveted, while raising thought-provoking questions about the morality of how leaders wage war in our time.” ~ Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times best-selling novelist

About the Author

Randy Singer is a critically acclaimed author and veteran trial attorney. He has penned more than 10 legal thrillers, including his Christy award-winning debut novel, Directed Verdict, and ECPA’s 2015 Christian Book Award winner for fiction, The Advocate. He was also named a finalist, along with John Grisham and Michael Connelly, for the inaugural Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction sponsored by the American Bar Association and the University of Alabama Law School.

In addition to his law practice and writing, Randy serves as a teaching pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He calls it his “Jekyll and Hyde thing” — part lawyer, part pastor. He also serves as Attorney in Residence and Director of the Singer Civil Litigation Practicum at Regent Law School.

He and his wife, Rhonda, live in Virginia Beach. They have two adult children. Visit his website at www.randysinger.net.

Suggested interview questions

—In the author’s note of Rule of Law you explain you wrote the book to address some critical issues lurking on the horizon. What are some concerns you have that Americans should be aware of?

—Without getting into the details of specific cases, can you share how you’ve gained personal knowledge about some of the situations you write about in Rule of Law? Was the book inspired by actual events?

—How similar to past or current administrations is the cast of the government you created?

—Rule of Law is a legal term. For those of us not familiar with “legalese,” what does the term mean, and how does it apply to international settings?

—In the story, you pose the question, “Is the president above the law, or does the law govern even the most powerful?” Given today’s political climate, there’s enough difference of opinion to start a civil war. What’s your take on this question?

—Are we sacrificing our ideals as a nation to win the war on terror?

—Given all that is going on in this world, is there anything we can do about it? Do we need to be better informed, and if so, how do we learn the truth about what is happening around us?

—Your church serves many servicemen and women. How did your work with military families influence you as you wrote Rule of Law?

—In the midst of tragedy, what does it mean to rely fully on God to get you through?

—Rule of Law uses the platform of fiction to bring a true-life message to a wide audience. What is the message you hope readers gain from reading the book?

To request a review copy of Rule of Law, to schedule an interview with Randy Singer or for more information, please contact Audra Jennings, audra@litfusegroup.com.

Reviews

Politically charged, and on-the-edge-of-your-seat captivating. This was hard to put down, even if it is a lengthy book. If you like military, legal, political stories, you will definitely want to check this one out! This was the first book I’ve read by Randy Singer; I don’t think it will be my last.

I have never in my born days read a book like this before. Not that it was an unusual book, just it’s not my typical genre and so I had no idea what to expect. I was confused right from the beginning, and the length of the book felt daunting. But then before I knew what was happening the book took me captive, and to my great surprise I was able to (mostly) keep up with what was going on.

Anticipating a book written by an attorney entitled Rule of Law will definitely whet one’s appetite for a legal procedural. Randy Singer’s books have always been top-notch reads and he ranks amongst the best legal suspense writers of today. As anticipated, Rule of Law is loaded with development of court cases, deposition of witnesses, various courts scenes (including the US Supreme Court), and how attorneys reason through their statements for court.

The plot could have been ripped right from the pages of recent history, and puts you in a position that is challenging. Based on real legal cases defended by the author, an experienced trail attorney, the authenticity of the book is flawless.

Rule of Law by Randy Singer is a fast-paced novel filled with intrigue and surprises. It’s thought provoking and a great read. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading Randy Singer’s other novels.

The book had a lot of unpredictable moments, and I had a hard time guessing what would happen next and how judges were going to rule. I liked the characters and plot, and it was easy to get caught up in the story, especially since it is so relative to current events.

Randy Singer has written what can only be called an epic tour de force of legal and military suspense. His writing is tight, his plot lines are engaging, and the action rarely allows for the reader to take a ragged breath.

This is a phenomenal book! It evokes all kinds of emotions, keeps you on the edge of your seat from the beginning until you turn the last page. If you read one book this fall, make sure it is this one. This would be a perfect book for a book club to read and discuss. There are so many angles that would encourage all kinds of discussions.

The book had an interesting and unique story line. Unlike, most of the other legal thrillers I have read, this book was the only one who didn’t have a romantic interest where it was competing with the story.

Randy Singer has become one of my favorite authors for legal-centered fiction, but I was a bit apprehensive about his new book RULE OF LAW which delves into the political-military scene as well. No need for concern, Singer delivers a complex story line that had me engaged from the opening scenes right through until a powerful, emotional ending.

Randy Singer has created an intense read, a political suspense fiction read, that could non-fiction in the day that we currently live. “Rule of Law” is a book that will have you completely engrossed in the story, and having you thinking and analyzing the whole way through and after you finish reading.

Rule of Law by Randy Singer is fiction, but to this cynical reader, it could just as easily be the depiction of a real-life scandal with wide-ranging implications. And that’s what makes this novel not just an unputdownable adrenaline-laced book with both courtroom and battlefield drama, but a really believable story of intrigue, deception, and cover-up at the highest levels of government. Filled with well-developed characters and a plot that is all too possible, Rule of Law is suspense at its best. It gets a very highly recommended rating from me.

Randy Singer in just one if the best of the best writers. Rule of Law is so real, the characters are so realistic, I was actually looking up pictures of the various places described in scenes throughout to book so I could imagine myself being there in the story.

Every time I pick up a Randy Singer I always think it’s the best one yet. Rule of Law has been one of those books that kept me up late at night reading. The suspense starts quickly from the first few pages. This is an amazing story. I might have to read it again!

I am not traditionally a reader of this genre, but I was hooked within paragraphs of starting to read this suspenseful, adventure thriller. Singer has created a novel that takes the reader on a thrill ride of twists and turns. I highly recommend coming along for the ride and reading Rule of Law.

Randy Singer never disappoints in bringing readers who love a good legal thriller a white-knuckle read. I could not put his latest, Rule of Law, down! I’ve read many of his books and this may be the best to come from his pen yet. With exciting characters and an electric storyline, Rule of Law combines Singer’s typical legal flavor and adds a government and military component. This was a “sit on the edge of your seat” read that I won’t soon forget. If I could give it more than five stars, I would!

PHENOMENAL!!! The thesaurus contains an inadequate number of words to describe Randy Singer’s latest offering, Rule of Law. This legal thriller is 456 pages of, “OMG, I’ve no idea what will happen next, and I cannot bear to turn the lights out to sleep,” unbelievable!!

Rule of Law is a compelling tale! The characters and plot grabbed my attention on page one, and I remained engrossed until the very end. I loved the legal intrigue and was fascinated by the political and military drama that unfolded. Expertly told, this legal thriller made me an instant Singer fan, and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.

Why, oh why has it taken me so long to pick up a novel by Randy Singer?! I love a good legal thriller, and nothing says legal thriller quite like a military widow suing the president of the United States! Plot aside, the thing that gave this novel an extra edge, as far as I was concerned, was the teaming of lawyers Paige Chambers and Wyatt Jackson. One young, serious, and cautious, the other a veteran attorney who’s brash and wiley. What a combination! Courtroom drama, political conspiracy, military/CIA action, and a personal and heartfelt need to know the truth makes for a gripping legal thriller!

While Randy Singer writes tight, action-driven suspense, in this reviewer’s opinion, the book (with 40 characters, and 473 pages!) is just too long. However, if you have the time and patience, this book reads like yesterday’s headlines!

It is a rather lengthy book, but I was able to read it in two days. I could not put the book down. I was totally immersed in the courtroom drama, the political maneuvers, the question of guilt or innocence of the president and her advisor, and the legal ramifications of the findings.

I am finally catching my breath again after reading this incredibly captivating legal thriller. Beginning with the action-packed opening sentences of the book that swept me into SEAL Team Six’s mission, and continuing throughout each fascinating chapter, I was gripped by this story. Singer knocks this one out of the park as he expertly weaves together military intelligence, political machinations, and legal issues into a tale that, though fiction, is far too real for comfort. Crisply written scenes and credible personalities bring the pages to life….

I found the premise intriguing but I got a little bogged down in the details of putting together their case. There were some pretty humorous moments in this story, which helped when dealing with a sad and sober situation. There was a little bit of romance and some good spiritual moments as Paige really got serious about her faith after being inspired by her boyfriend. This book really made me think more about our country and how we run it.

I’ve not read many of Randy Singer’s novels, but after reading Rule of Law this weekend, that’s about to change! Rule of Law weighs in at a hefty 480 pages, but I flew through it in a single day – I couldn’t put it down! It’s like the best of Joel C. Rosenberg and Dee Henderson and NCIS all rolled into one.

Rule of Law by Randy Singer was a really long book, and I struggled with wanting to read it. I know that has to do with the fact that I am so over politics in this country that when it came to reading a book that has to deal with that, I had no patience for it.

I had a hard time getting into this book. I think my main disappointment was that the “element of romance” died– literally– before it had much of a chance to develop. I did not expect this to be a romance novel. It’s not that genre at all. But somehow I couldn’t get past the grief part of the book to fully appreciate the intrigue/thriller part of the story line, which is really what the book is about. Also, I think I got bogged down in the politics. That being said, it was an interesting court case and I was intrigued to see how it turned out. And I liked several of the characters.

This is a legal procedure novel that could be out of today’s headlines. It brings up many questions relevant to how the U.S. government operates today. For example, how much secrecy does the government require to operate effectively? Should the U.S. send secret missions into countries with which we are not at war? I would have preferred a more concise novel with less description and character rumination but, other than that, a timely and thought provoking novel.